Black Historical Fiction to Read With Your Book Club

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Newsletter: Book Club | George Takei and Michael Connelly join fall lineup

The L.A. Times Book Club hosts George Takei ('They Called Us Enemy') and Michael Connelly ('The Night Fire'). Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Lit Hub Daily: August 9, 2019

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Rapper and Poet Noname Launches a Book Club

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Check Out ALL Of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Recommendations

Check out a comprehensive list of Reese Witherspoon's book recommendations, including dozens of her book club picks and titles she's previously raved about. Continue reading at Book Riot

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7 Books About Past Decades That Feel Like Traveling Back in Time

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Chicago rapper Noname’s new book club highlights work from writers of color.

If you don’t know Noname, the Chicago rapper and former slam poet born as Fatimah Nyeema Warner, now might be a good time to read up following the official launch of her book club on Wednesday. The unassuming 90s kid launched to fame after some notable collaborations with artists like Mick... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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A Gathering of Epic Historical Fiction Books

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Robertson wins Walter Scott Prize for The Long Take

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This summer’s buzziest book club read: The Mueller report

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